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    Castleman disease is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder with distinct subtypes depending on etiology, pathology, and presentation. It can affect lymph nodes throughout the body, mimicking both benign and malignant conditions in the neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvis. While the causes of unicentric Castleman disease are unknown, multicentric Castleman disease is associated with HHV-8 infection, particularly in those with HIV/AIDS or other immune compromised states. Lymphangitis is defined as inflammation of the lymphatic channels resulting from a distal infection. The lymphatic system includes vessels, glands, and organs throughout the body. Lymphangitis most often results from acute streptococcal or

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    Castleman disease is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder with distinct subtypes depending on etiology, pathology, and presentation. It can affect lymph nodes throughout the body, mimicking both benign and malignant conditions in the neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvis. While the causes of unicentric Castleman disease are unknown, multicentric Castleman disease is associated with HHV-8 infection, particularly in those with HIV/AIDS or other immune compromised states. Lymphangitis is defined as inflammation of the lymphatic channels resulting from a distal infection. The lymphatic system includes vessels, glands, and organs throughout the body. Lymphangitis most often results from acute streptococcal or

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    Castleman Disease

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    Castleman disease is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder with distinct subtypes depending on etiology, pathology, and presentation. It can affect lymph nodes throughout the body, mimicking both benign and malignant conditions in the neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvis. While the causes of unicentric Castleman disease are unknown, multicentric Castleman disease is associated with HHV-8 infection, particularly in those with HIV/AIDS or other immune compromised states. Lymphangitis is defined as inflammation of the lymphatic channels resulting from a distal infection. The lymphatic system includes vessels, glands, and organs throughout the body. Lymphangitis most often results from acute streptococcal or

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    Castleman disease

    Castleman disease (CD) is a rare, nonclonal lymphoproliferative disorder having distinct subtypes
    depending on its etiology, pathology, and clinical presentation. It can affect lymph nodes of any body
    region, imitating both benign and malignant malformations, including the neck, chest, abdomen, and
    pelvis.

    What causes Castleman disease?

    What causes Castleman disease? While the causes of UCD are unknown, an HHV-8 infection is
    associated with MCD. You're at greater risk of developing HHV-8-associated MCD if you have HIV or
    another condition that may make it difficult for your immune system to fight the HHV-8

    Lymphangitis

    Lymphangitis is defined as an inflammation of the lymphatic channels that occurs as a result of infection
    at a site distal to the channel. (See Etiology.) The lymphatic system encompasses a network of vessels,
    glands, and organs located throughout the body.

    What is the main cause of lymphangitis?

    Lymphangitis most often results from an acute streptococcal infection of the skin. Less often, it is caused
    by a staphylococcal infection. The infection causes the lymph vessels to become inflamed. Lymphangitis
    may be a sign that a skin or soft tissue infection is getting worse.

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